Take A Bush Walking Safari at The Selous Safari Camp In Tanzania

Last updated on January 14th, 2011 by Ollivier Jacq

Get Back To Nature On A Bush Walking Safari at The Selous Safari Camp In Tanzania. For a truly magical safari experience away from the trappings of the typical 4×4 trails, the Selous Safari Camp in the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania has introduced a great value bush walking safari package.

The bush walking safari package is available to guests staying in the main camp for more than two nights. This luxury safari enables safari enthusiasts to get closer to animals such as hippos, elephants, impala and giraffe while exploring the terrain.

This exceptional adventure starts with a cruise across Lake Nzerakera to the satellite camp site, where guests settle in for a one or two night stay, sleeping under the stars in the heart of nature’s playground.

You will sleep is in traditional canvas tents, complete with mosquito net, comfortable mattresses, crisp linen and hot “bucket” showers.

Meals are served communally in the open air, allowing guests to take in the awe-inspiring surroundings and giving an ‘old-style-safari’ feel. Dining under the starry sky around a fire as the sun sets, is the perfect way to share safari experiences and relax after a day’s walking.

Accompanied by an expert guide, the emphasis of the walking safaris is on ecology, tracking, dung identification, medicinal uses of trees, birding and many other aspects of the bush which are often neglected when driving in a vehicle. On return, guests can choose to walk back to camp or take the boat across the lake, with a chance to see the resident crocodiles and hippos.

Magical and remote, the Selous Game Reserve is home to a plethora of African wildlife, including countless birdlife, over a million large animals and half of Tanzania’s elephant population.

The Selous Safari Camp is situated on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, a large lake which adjoins the mighty Rufiji River in the Selous Game Reserve. It comprises 13 en suite tents, each under its own thatched roof for extra protection and set on raised platforms which are spaced along the lakeside ensuring maximum privacy and idyllic views.

The bush walking safari is available for a maximum of six adults (over 16’s only). It must be booked in advance and as part of a package through a tour operator.

Tanzania Odyssey (www.tanzaniaodyssey.com / 020 7471 8780) is offering five nights at the Selous Safari Camp to include a one-night bush camping from £2,750 per person (saving £700 per person). Valid for departure between 1 July and 31 October 2011, the price includes flights from Heathrow with British Airways; accommodation on a full-board basis with daily game drives in open sided 4×4 vehicles, a one-night bush camp experience and boat safari; a walking guide and walking fees; park and concession fees; internal flights, taxes and surcharges.